Historical Events In 1040

Mar 17   On this day in history harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies  

May 21   King Henry III gives Utrecht the Groninger currency on this day in history.  

Jul 10   In the year 1040 lady Godiva rides naked on horseback to force her husband, the Earl of Mercia, to lower taxes  

Aug 15   On this day in history king Duncan I is killed in battle against his first cousin and rival Macbeth. The latter succeeds him as King of Scotland.  

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland in the year 1040.  

Feb 22   On this day in history birth of rashi, French rabbi (d. 1105)  

Jun 27   King Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095) was born on this day in history.  

Mar 17   Harold Harefoot (Harold I), King of England (1035-40), dies in the year 1040.  

Aug 15   King Duncan I of Scotland died on this day in history.  

Oct 01   In the year 1040 death of alan III, Duke of Brittany (poisoned) (b. 997)